Small backyard ideas and inspirations- 15 design ideas

15 design ideas and inspirations for a small backyard

Hi everyone, we have taken on our well needed backyard makeover project. Spring is here which means summer is right around the corner. Summer is my favorite season, so we enjoy spending most of our days outside and dining al fresco in the evening. Therefore, entertaining family and friends are abundant in the summertime. At the moment, our backyard is not a very functional or a place we can relax and enjoy. To create this outdoor entertaining space we have a few D.I.Y projects up our sleeves. Hopefully our backyard makeover will inspire you. I’ve compiled 15 design inspirations and ideas for a small backyard.

Our backyard renovation was getting delayed for more needed project inside the house. You can see some of our inside projects we had tackled here, here and here . As a result, we had a fold up dining table, chairs and barbecue grill in our yard, not much more. Definitely not the relaxing sanctuary I have in mind for our outdoor space.

Small backyard in need of a big change

Looking forward to transforming this small space into a comfortable, stylish, functional haven is exciting. Certainly, we all need a place to relax and rejuvenate. Spring is the perfect time for a complete backyard makeover or just to refresh outdoor spaces.

Once you start researching, you’ll find endless backyard styles and solutions. Ideas to consider when you are planning a small backyard makeover:

• High fence, tall slender evergreens, climbing plants can create a cozy secluded feel in small yard.
• If you like to grill and eat outdoors. Allocating an area for a small kitchen and dining area will be ideal.
• Conversation sitting area to relax on summer days and nights
• Adding potted plants dispersed throughout yard can soften the area.
• Use vertical space when floor space is limited. You can grow flowers, herbs, flowers, vegetables attached to a wall.
• Utilizing every inch of space in this small backyard is key. Our ultimate outdoor space would have and outdoor kitchen area, dining table, sectional sofa and small conversation seating.

We also want to add a pergola over the seating area for shade. The plan is for my husband to build it once we get our outdoor furniture set. So that we know much space is going to be used for the seating area.

We had installed beautiful bluestone pavers from Cambridge Pavers in the backyard and installed and installed PVC fence. I will show you in more detail the construction of this fence another time. At the moment, the pavers are in need of a good power wash. They really are very nice underneath all the guck and grime, I promise. This is a major expense we don’t have to deal with now.

I am inspired by these awesome backyard ideas…

Small backyard makeover inspirations

Placing evergreen trees to have greenery all year long.

I plan to add few dwarf trees, vegetable patch and a sprinkling of annual plants. This will give color and soften the hard surface of the pavers.

Must haves for our backyard oasis

Looking forward to making this outdoor space an extension of our home. I hope you follow along in the process.

Stay safe and Thank you for visiting!